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#3622 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Pathways to College K8
Elementary School · Pathways to College K8 District · Hesperia, CA
A charter elementary school in Hesperia, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 401448, Hesperia, CA 92340
- Math 16% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pathways to College K8 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathways to College K8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Hesperia Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Shadow RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Lime Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pathways to College K8 District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pathways to College K8 is listed in Pathways to College K8 District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathways to College K8
Pathways to College K8 is a public elementary school in Hesperia, CA, part of Pathways to College K8 District, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,622 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathways to College K8
What grades does Pathways to College K8 serve?
Pathways to College K8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pathways to College K8?
Pathways to College K8 has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways to College K8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways to College K8 is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathways to College K8 rank in CA?
Pathways to College K8 ranks #3,622 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pathways to College K8's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathways to College K8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pathways to College K8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways to College K8 has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pathways to College K8 a charter school?
Yes, Pathways to College K8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pathways to College K8 a Title I school?
No, Pathways to College K8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways to College K8?
59.9% of students at Pathways to College K8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (760) 949-8002
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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